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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.33, 25,554.59 and 7,039.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.33, 25,554.59 and 7,039.10 is: 10,559.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.33 : 25,554.59 = 7,039.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.33/25,554.59 = 7,039.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.33x = 25,554.59 × 7,039.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.33x = 179,881,151.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,881,151.50/17,034.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,559.92

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